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STYLISTS
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Elvin Arvelo
Hair Designer/Owner
Known for his innate sense of style and creativity, Elvin is one of the most innovative hair stylists in the world. With a career spanning over two decades, he began his profession in the Midwest, seeking more, he came to New York and joined the Frédéric Fekkai Salon in 1995.
Elvin has been creating glamourous hairstyles that are classic and elegant. His design philosophy is catering to the needs of each client, customizing looks that complements her taste and lifestyle; resulting in a signature cut that's modern and effortless. He believes a successful haircut should enhance a woman's natural beauty, giving her the ease and confidence to achieve the same look at home.
"A great haircut is a unique portrait of a woman's style, that is as individual as her personality".
In addition to being a talented hairstylist, he has worked backstage at top fashion shows for many prominent designers. Elvin's editorial work, including his signature up-do’s and glamorous styles has been featured in numerous fashion magazines.
Elvin Arvelo
Hair Designer/Owner
Hansen
Stylist
With a career that spans two decades at top salons including Stephan Knoll, Frédéric Fekkai and Julien Farel, Hansen is known for creating natural, modern styles for every type of hair.
Hansen has worked backstage at top fashion shows including Diane Von Furstenberg and Ralph Lauren just to name a few. Her editorial work has been featured in premier fashion magazines.
Hansen
Stylist
Sandy Morocho
Stylist
Sandy began her career at Alessandro Mangerini Salon as an apprentice for Top Stylist Elvin Arvelo. Aware of his talent and experience, she was inspired to master these skills with her own unique touch. Sandy with her skills likes to create a look to compliment her client's features, her creative approach to hair styling is from classic to glam. Sandy is always searching out the latest trends and techniques to keep her looks fresh and up to date.
Sandy Morocho
Stylist
Akira Yamane
Stylist
Akira Yamane has been perfecting his craft for over 14 years as a second generation stylist. He was trained in the dry hair cutting technique. He started his career alongside an elite team of hairstylists working in the Paris and New York runway fashion shows. He also had the privilege to work with many great photographers ( Steven Meisel, Annie Liebowitz, Paula Roversi and Irving Penn.) Akira travels to Japan to participate in hair seminars and teaches the hair cutting technique. Over the years he has incorporated every experience and made it his own. He now shares his skill set with all of his clients and specializes in cutting, styling, and event hair.
Akira Yamane
Stylist
Sean Chin-Sue
Stylist
COLORISTS
Peter Oon
Color Director/Owner
Recognized in the industry as one of the leading hair colorists, Peter started his professional training working for the late Roger Thompson in Barneys NY. He further expanded his skills as a Senior Color Designer at Frédéric Fekkai Salon in 1995.
Peter's work has a distinctive, artistic flair that reflects his modern approach to color; he creates texture and dimension by blending multiple tones that work with the client's natural hair color. His area of expertise is Balayage (hair painting) and corrective color. With his keen eye for color and his precise formulations created for each individual client, he inspires them to appreciate their own beauty, by accentuating their best features.
With a prestigious following ranging from royalty to celebrities, fashion models, beauty editors, social influencers and business leaders; many of Peter’s creations have been featured in fashion and beauty magazines, as well as on television, that include Good Morning America, Oprah and Live with Regis & Kelly.
As a contributing educator, Peter continues to demonstrate his coloring techniques to his staff and hair dressers across the globe.
Visit www.peteroon.com
Peter Oon
Color Director/Owner
Frank Friscioni
Colorist
Heralded by Entertainment Tonight as "The King of Color," Frank has been a color stylist and educator for over 20 years at some of the most prominent salons in New York City. Frank started his training as a hair colorist at the prestigious Louis Licari Salon. After Louis Licari, he spent the next several years mastering the art of Balayage and natural sun-kissed highlights at the renowned Frédéric Fekkai Salon. As he continued to advance his coloring techniques and skills, he was invited to join Salon A·K·S, as Color Director. He was also the co-owner of Frank Cassi Beauty located on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Prior to joining us, he was recently at Oscar Blandi, as the Co-Color Director for 13 years.
Talented and always on-trend, Frank is a color expert and authority on Balayage, as well as traditional foil highlights. With a roster of A-list clientele, among the likes of Katherine Heigl, Renee Zellweger, Kim Basinger and Stephanie Seymour - many of Frank’s creations have been featured in numerous fashion covers and spreads for InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Allure and W magazines.
His television work included makeovers for the Oscars and Grammys, and appearances on E!, MTV, The View and Live! with Kelly. He is also the colorist for the popular film "27 Dresses", starring Katherine Heigl - Frank has done it all!
With such an accomplished and diverse portfolio of work, Frank brings a unique perspective to our team. As a Color Designer and educator, Frank understands luxury and his client’s desired vision; his philosophy is to bring out their best qualities by enhancing and accentuating their natural beauty and personality.
Frank Friscioni
Colorist
Albert Narcisse
Colorist
Albert is a master of color technique. Effortless and exceptional, his subtle services grow out in the most graceful way. You won't have to race back for treatments every few weeks. This luxurious beauty treatment is affordable and without risk of adverse consequences.
"Albert is an exceptional colorist" say his top-notch clientele. He worked in close collaboration with the legendary John Sahag. He is a distinguished talent in his own right, and has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years. He takes pride in personalizing services for each individual. Albert understands not only how you want to look, but how you want to feel. Do you get regular color, or are looking to make your first foray into hair color treatments? He will work with you to create the perfect look, customized to fit into your busy lifestyle. Treat yourself to easy, elegant hair color so natural it looks like your own. He believes, "There should be nothing artificial looking about artificial hair color."
Albert has collaborated with art directors, fashion designers, hair cutters, and photographers. on everything from runway shows to the covers of magazines. His work has appeared on the covers of Town and Country and Salon News. There are editorials in publications from around the world, some listed below.
InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Cosmo Girl, Lucky, Nylon, Details, Stiletto (France), BOB (Japan) and Pelugerias (Spain).
Treat yourself to easy, elegant hair color so natural it looks like your own. Albert will work with you, tailoring your transformation to your personal style and needs. You too can have gorgeous color that will boost your confidence and turn heads!
His motto, "The best dressed tresses appear effortless!"
Visit www.albertcolor.com
Albert Narcisse
Colorist
Sasha Ponomareva
Colorist
Inspired by her passion for style and creativity, Sasha moved to New York City to pursue a career in the beauty industry. This move led her to meet and work with Frédéric Fekkai in 1996, where she discovered her instinct for color, while creating looks for New York’s most prestigious clientele. After Fekkai, she went on to mastering her craft in other elite salons, including Salon AKS and Oscar Blandi.
With 20 years of experience, Sasha now brings her talent and expertise to Oon Arvelo Salon. She is well-versed in all hair coloring techniques, from the art of Balayage, to traditional foil highlights, to rich single process color. She creates the most natural, dimensional blondes, the richest brunettes, and the most lustrous reds, that are true to tone. Her loyal clients, celebrities and industry leaders trusts her to provide them with a customized color that always looks effortlessly chic.
An advocate for healthy hair, Sasha often advises her clients on how achieve this without jeopardizing the health of their hair. She believes in maintaining the vitality of the hair is priority for beautiful hair color!
Sasha Wirstrom
Colorist
Amanda Egusquiza
Colorist
Amanda started her career at Eiji salon as an apprentice under her mentor Michael Murphy, an internationally renowned colorist. His technique to enhance, brighten and deepen color inspired Amanda to challenge herself and succeed at her work. Michael's influence and knowledge in color changed her life. Amanda has established herself as a successful colorist. She has colored and worked on models for dry hair cutting exhibits. Amanda has an eye and a passion for helping clients achieve the most complimentary, contemporary and traditional colors. She loves working in a creative environment with fabulous people. She is always willing to learn something new and is always pushing boundaries. She keeps herself on the cutting edge of color.
Amanda Egusquiza
Colorist
J. Antony
Colorist
Hailed as one of the top colorists in North America by Vogue magazine. Also makes the grade as one of the Best Colorists by New York Magazine’s “Best List”, Antony began his career at New York City’s renowned Suga Salon. He later joined Salon AKS, a trending upper east side salon. There, he used his knowledge, skill and talent-nurturing to manage a team of colorists and assistants. Following his role as Color Director, Antony was promoted to Creative Director, spearheading a staff of 85. Later he joined the cutting-edge celebrity salon, Oscar Blandi Salon on Madison Avenue.
Antony is a trendsetter, traveling the globe, seeking new techniques and inspiration. He has developed innovative foil, ombré and balayage techniques. With his masterful creations, the hair grows out beautifully.
Referred to by his clients as the “Van Gogh of hair color ”, Antony has an international clientele who travel from as far as Moscow and Lima for their perfect color. Each client, no matter how long their history with Antony, is always given a consultation. Over time, hair and skin tone change, and adjustments are necessary to help keep the color fresh, interesting and current. Antony treats each client as a unique treasure; he shares his positive energy and creates a look with movement and pop, all designed to make each client shine brighter than before.
J. Antony
Colorist
Maria Rincon
Colorist
Upon graduating from the New York International Beauty School Ltd., Maria started her career at Yves Durif Salon. In 2015, she joined Oon Arvelo Salon working under the Owner and Color Director Peter Oon, and Master Colorist Frank Friscioni. Under the apprenticeship of both colorists Maria mastered the most advanced hair coloring techniques, specializing in dimensional color, unparalleled blondes, balayage, baby-lights and color correction. Along with her coloring techniques, she is also well versed in Keratin and Magic Sleek straightening treatments for all types of hair textures.
As a colorist, she has taken all that she has learned and continues to expand her repertoire. From stunning hand-painted blonde highlights to beautiful bold reds, she enjoys working with beautiful dimensional colors that turn heads. Her experience and enthusiasm for color inspires timeless tasteful highlights, as she seamlessly incorporates her client's requests, expectations, and vision. Her goal is to provide them with a healthy hair color, that they can wear with confidence.
Maria Rincon
Colorist